Walking for Arthritis Pain Is Topic of Free Dial-in Presentation July 17

Monday, July 15, 2013

Walking for Arthritis Pain Is Topic of Free Dial-in Presentation July 17

Jennifer Hootman, PhD, ATC, FACSM, FNATA, epidemiologist with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) arthritis program, will outline research findings on the benefits of walking to ease arthritis pain this Wednesday, July 17, in a free dial-in presentation.

The 30-minute lunchtime presentation, hosted by the Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAA), will discuss a recent CDC Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report on the prevalence of walking among adults with arthritis.

To participate, call 866/487-9460 just before 12:00 pm ET, and enter conference code 5760233526#. The event also will be recorded and archived at OAAction.org.